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Collard Greens vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Collard Greens and Potato wedges

  • Collard Greens has more Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Collard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 42% more.
  • Collard Greens contains 9 times more Calcium than Potato wedges. Collard Greens contains 141mg of Calcium, while Potato wedges contain 15mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +840%
Contains more Iron +61.4%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.9%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 43% 15% 14% 11% 2% 7% 17% 67% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +840%
Contains more Iron +61.4%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.9%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 456% 18% 0% 61% 10% 25% 11% 14% 30% 12% 0% 1017%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Fats +205.6%
Contains more Carbs +351.3%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
3% 6% 90%
Protein: 2.71 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 5.65 g
Water: 90.18 g
Other: 0.74 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Fats +205.6%
Contains more Carbs +351.3%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5480.8%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.173 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5480.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Collard Greens Potato wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Collard Greens Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 1.65g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.71g 2.7g Collard Greens
Fats 0.72g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 5.65g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 33kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.4g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 4g 2g Collard Greens
Calcium 141mg 15mg Collard Greens
Iron 1.13mg 0.7mg Collard Greens
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Collard Greens
Phosphorus 32mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 117mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 15mg 49mg Collard Greens
Zinc 0.23mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.051mg Collard Greens
Manganese 0.51mg Collard Greens
Selenium 0.5µg Collard Greens
Vitamin A 7600IU 0IU Collard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 380µg 0µg Collard Greens
Vitamin E 0.88mg Collard Greens
Vitamin C 18.2mg 11.2mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.04mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.575mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.218mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 16µg Collard Greens
Vitamin K 406.6µg Collard Greens
Tryptophan 0.027mg Collard Greens
Threonine 0.074mg Collard Greens
Isoleucine 0.086mg Collard Greens
Leucine 0.13mg Collard Greens
Lysine 0.101mg Collard Greens
Methionine 0.028mg Collard Greens
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Collard Greens
Valine 0.104mg Collard Greens
Histidine 0.04mg Collard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.047g 0.55g Collard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.173g 0.102g Collard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Collard Greens Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
138%
Collard Greens
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Collard Greens
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.503g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/nutrients
  2. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.